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New equipment arrives
Work to clear blocked drains across Golden Plains Shire will be fast tracked following the arrival of a new Komatsu PC78 excavator. The council established…
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Acting deputy mayor elected for Launceston
City of Launceston Councillor Andrea Dawkins was elected as Acting Deputy Mayor in late May Council meeting, following a vote around the council table. Councillor…
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Partnership creates community space
A previously under-used space in Manning is getting an important makeover to create a new community space with benefits for the environment, wildlife habitat and…
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Grigsby to lead MAV
Following an exhaustive national recruitment process, Kelly Grigsby will be the next Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Association of Victoria. Ms Grigsby has extensive…
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Key decision makers tackle issues
Australia is waste deep in a resource recovery crisis and there’s never been a more urgent time for the Resource Recovery sector to come together.…
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WALGA welcome new appointment
The appointment of David Michael MLA as new Local Government Minister has been welcomed by WALGA President Cr Karen Chappel. Minister Michael brings considerable experience…
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Setting a path to a sustainable future
The City of Gosnells has set a path to a more sustainable future, thanks to the recent adoption of a new Sustainability Action Plan. The…
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Call for youth diversionary centres
Queensland’s councils are calling for youth diversionary centres to be established on remote state land to give young people skills and care and keep them…
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NSW mayors fight for equity
The NSW Parliament is currently debating change that will enshrine Sydney Water and Hunter Water in the NSW Constitution to ensure they stay publicly owned;…
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Projects honoured
Two Central Coast Council projects have been honoured with wins at the NSW Local Government Professionals Australia Awards held in Sydney last week. The awards…
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Chief cheerleader and advocate
In November 2022, I was elected as Mayor of South Australia’s largest metropolitan council. I am seeking to find ways to ensure a wide range…
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Wagga Wagga heads winning conference bid
Wagga Wagga City Council will join with neighbour councils to host the 2024 Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference, expected to draw hundreds…